Log In, Log Out, Completing the Course

Q: I need to change my username and/or my password. Where do I do this?

If you need to update your profile information or change your password, click on the View Profile link under your username in the navigation bar at the top of any web page in the course. Re-submit your revised information using the form provided.

Q: Do I have to complete the course all at once?

You may complete the course at your own pace. The course can be completed in one sitting or completed a little at a time over several days.

Q: I am afraid to log out of the course, but I don’t have all day to take it. Will I lose everything if I log out?

No, when you log out, your progress is recorded so that when you log in again, you can pick up where you left off. When logging back in, you will be taken to the Course Contents page where you can see the progress you have made. You can click on a link to continue.

Q: How many times may I log out and in?

You may log in and out as many times as you wish. Your progress is monitored and saved, and when you log back in, you will be taken to the Course Contents page where you can see the progress you have made. You can click on a link for the last page viewed to go back to that part of the course.

Q: I was moving along in the course but got distracted. When I came back to the page I was reading and clicked on the Next button, a notice at the top of the page said “Your session has expired due to inactivity.” Do I have to start over?

If you have not been active within the course for more than 15 minutes, you will automatically be logged out of your session. A notice stating, “Your session has expired due to inactivity” will appear at the top of the course on a yellow background. Log back in and you can continue interacting with the course. Your progress will have been recorded and you should be able to continue where you left off in the course.

Q: I failed the unit quiz. Have I failed the course?

No, you can take the unit quizzes over, but the timer will be reset and you will be required to restudy the entire unit before taking the unit quiz again.

Q: I failed the
Online Exam the first time I took it. Have I failed the course?

No, you can take another
Online Exam and there is no penalty.

Troubleshooting

Q: What happens if I get disconnected from the Internet while taking the course?

If you are disconnected from the Internet, simply log back in and pick up where you left off. Your progress in the course will be saved.

Q: Is it safe to enter my credit card information online?

Certificate Questions

Q: What is the
Course Completion Certificate ?

Once you pass the
Online Exam and pay for the online course, you will be given a link to your
Course Completion Certificate . At that point, you can view and print the
Course Completion Certificate from your computer, or have a PDF sent to your email address.

Q: How do I get the permanent
Trapper Education Certification Card issued by my state's hunting agency?

Please refer to the state requirements page for the remaining steps you must complete to be issued
Trapper Education Certification Card by your state.

Other Questions

Q: I have a question that isn't covered here. How can I contact Hunter Ed?

You may call Hunter Ed at 1-800-830-2268 to speak with a customer service representative, Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to midnight CST and Saturday and Sunday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CST.

Taking This Course: Step 1 of the Trapper Certification Process

Click on the Get Started! button on the navigation bar. To set up your free account, simply choose a username and password, and enter your name, birth date, and contact information. We do not share your information with third parties.

Your Online "Attendance"

In order to pass the online course, you must complete the units and pass each unit quiz and a final exam. However, you may come and go whenever you please and take as long as you like to complete the course.

Course Content Page

You can review your progress in the course at any time by clicking on Contents in the navigation bar at the top of the page. On the Course Contents page you will see an outline of the course and be able to track your progress.

Online Sessions Can Expire

If once you have logged in, and there is no activity or interaction with the course for more than fifteen minutes, you will be automatically logged out in order to protect your privacy. A notice stating, “Your session has expired due to inactivity” will appear at the top of the web page. Simply log back in to access the course again.

Logging In and Out

Once you have registered for the course, you will have a username and password. If you exit the course or log out, you log in again with your username and password to continue.

Changing Your Personal Information and/or Password

If you need to change your password or personal information, click on your Username link on the navigation bar at the top of any web page then click on the View Profile option from the drop-down menu. Re-submit your revised information using the form provided.

Forgotten Passwords

If you forget your password, you can reset it from the Forgot Your Password? page. You will need to enter your username and the email from your profile, and an email containing the link to reset your password will be sent.

There is also a link to the Forgot Your Password? page on the Log In page for your convenience.

Unit Quizzes

There is a quiz at the end of each unit.

You must score at least
80 % on each quiz to pass.

You must pass all of the unit quizzes before you will be allowed to attempt the
Online Exam .

If you fail a Unit Quiz, you will be required to restudy the entire unit before taking the Unit Quiz again.

Online Exam

You must score at least
80 % to pass.

You have unlimited attempts to pass the
Online Exam .

You do not pay for the course until you pass the
Online Exam

Your
Course Completion Certificate

Once you have successfully completed the course by passing the
Online Exam and paying the registration fee, you will be given a link to your
Course Completion Certificate .

You can view and print the certificate from your computer, or have a PDF of the certificate sent to your email address.

After This Course: Step 2 of the Trapper Certification Process

After completing the
Today's Trapper Course , please refer to the state requirements page for the requirements and Step 2 procedures specific to your state.